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Best Drones Under $200

Not all drones are created equal. Some are faster, while others are more stable. Some drones have advanced features and high-definition cameras, while others are more affordable. If you are looking for a drone that meets your needs, but don’t want to spend a small fortune, then you are in luck. We’ve done extensive testing and research…

What is the Best Drone Under $500?

If you are looking for a drone under $500 you can get a pretty nice machine. The DJI Spark is probably our #1 suggestion, that is unless you can snag a deal on the Yuneec Q500. Let’s take a closer look at your best options. The DJI Spark This is one of the best drones…

Best Drone Under $400

People want to know what the best drone under $400 might be. Really the answer is pretty simple. It is the DJI Spark. We have some other options, but really it is hard to beat the DJI Spark when it comes to portability and functionality when you are limited to a budget of $400. Let’s…

Best Drone Under $300

From time to time people ask us what is the best drone under $300, and honestly, there aren’t a whole lot of noteworthy options in the $200 to $300 range. If you are willing to spend a little more money, then the DJI Spark is the clear answer. However, if your budget really is $300 we…

The Dobby: An Affordable GPS Drone Under $200

The Zerotech Dobby was an impressive drone when it was released a couple years ago, but the price tag was a little high. Many drone enthusiasts initially cringed at the idea of a “selfie drone” but with other small flying cameras gaining popularity (like the DJI Spark), the idea is now more mainstream. We took…

Best Drone Under $500 (2017)

There are a handful of good drones out there in the $200 to $500 price range. Which one should you get? Let’s look at some of the top competitors to help you make an informed decision. We are comparing an affordable lineup of drones with HD or better cameras including the DJI Phantom 3 Standard,…

RC Logger Xtreme V2: An All-in-One Option

The RC Eye Xtreme V2 is a 180 mm all-in-one FPV drone with some intriguing features and specs. The Xtreme V2 is a modular and customizable racer that packs an HD camera that transmits a live 5.8GHz signal to a video screen on the included remote. What is the Xtreme V2? It is a hybrid…

Syma X8 Pro: GPS and an HD Camera

The new Syma X8 Pro is the first drone in the X8 lineup with GPS capability. TomTop is the first seller we’ve seen to offer it for sale and there is even a $10 coupon if you use the code HTY10S. Click here to check it out. The First X8 with GPS The first and most…

C-Fly Obtain: The Affordable Mavic Clone

The C-Fly Obtain F803 is an unapologetic copycat of the popular and impressive DJI Mavic. Whether the Obtain is folded up or unfolded for flight, its similarities to the Mavic are undeniable. Unlike a lot of the cheap imitators, the Obtain actually has some impressive features. This quadcopter is enabled with GPS and GLONASS, it…

MJX Bugs 2: The Versatile Bugs 3 Gets an Upgrade

The Newest Bug from MJX MJX has been working hard to expand the Bugs Series of brushless motor quads. In addition to the Bugs 2, which is the focus of this article, MJX is also working on a Bugs 8 and Bugs 6. And let’s not forget the original Bugs 3, one of our favorite no-frills…